Whirlpool Front Load Washer Will Not Unlock

Do not continue until you ve confirmed that the power cord is completely disconnected.

Whirlpool front load washer will not unlock.

Add any extra garments into the washing drum at this time if necessary. Saturday from 8 a m. Remove the lower kick panel. How can i get the door open to remove clothes.

Reach up along the inside of the front and locate the bottom of the door switch lock unit. Unplug the washer or disconnect power. After a few seconds the washer will halt and you ll hear the door unlocking. Pause the machine by quickly pressing the start stop button once.

Within at least 5 minutes of pressing the start wash button press the start pause button to unlock the washer door. If you see water the washer may not have drained completely. How old is it. Push the start stop button to unlock the washer door during the spin cycle.

Turn off the washing machine and unplug it from the wall. Use a t 20 torx screwdriver to remove the three torx head screws along the bottom front of the washer. Step 3 if your whirlpool washer did not unlock at the end of step 1 press and hold the end of cycle button for five seconds to manually reset your washing machine. Check the drain hose to make sure it is not clogged.

The door lock indicator symbol will blink. Unclog it if necessary. If necessary scoot the appliance away from the wall just enough to expose the main power cord. Pull the cord free from the wall socket to disable the power to the washer.

My whirlpool front load washer is stuck on drain mode and the dorrwiil door will not unlock. Listen and when you hear the unlatching sound the door should open. Unplug your washer from the wall outlet if none of the these steps unlocks the door. I have unplugged it numerous times worked once but not today.

Located on the bottom of the door switch lock unit is a tear drop shaped tab. Thank you for your inquiry. Select the spin and drain option. Our chat service hours are monday friday from 8 a m.

Once the water remaining in the washer has drained the door will unlock. If the water temp or water level in the washer has reached a certain point then the washer door will not open. Have you tried resetting your whirlpool washer by unplugging it for 60 seconds then plugging it back in.